"Spotlight Series": Mason County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Mason

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of education programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Mason County has comparatively low unemployment, but a high percentage of individuals below the poverty level. Due to our area’s high use of credit, merchandise rental businesses, check cashing services, and Master Commissioner Sales, the Mason County Extension volunteers and Extension staff used the Money Crunch and Small Steps to Health and Wealth curricula to assist individuals and families with financial security. A phone survey of participants found 80% reported improving financial management skills including making a budget or spending plan. All participants reached confirmed becoming aware of the importance of starting to save and invest early in life and have identified personal or family investment goals.1

For more information about the needs of families in Mason County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Mason County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile.